Inkling (SSBU)

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Inkling in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Universe	Splatoon
Availability	Unlockable
Final Smash	Killer Wail

“	Attacks with a variety of weapons. Covering opponents with ink leads to more and more damage—plus these Inklings are really fashionable!	”
—"Today's Fighter" description

Inkling (インクリング, Inkling) is a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Although the default form is female, both male and female forms of this character are playable. They were the first character suggested to appear in the then unnamed Ultimate in its first teaser trailer at the end of the March 8th, 2018 Nintendo Direct, and officially announced as a newcomer in Ultimate's E3 2018 trailer released on June 12th.

Attributes

• Some of Inkling's attacks use up and apply ink. Characters that are painted with ink take additional damage from all attacks. However, certain attacks use up some of the ink in the Ink Tank, which can be replenished by pressing "B" while using the Shield. Ink also resets when Inkling is KO'd. If Inkling's ink levels are too low, many of her moves will deal less damage and certain specials will have no effect at all.
• Inkling will transform into squid form while dashing and dodging.

Moveset

Ground attacks

• Neutral attack: A two-hit combo consisting of a quick finger jab then a kick, followed by a rapid series of spurts from the Splattershot that concludes with a single blast that launches the enemy. The rapid jab covers the opponent in ink.
• Forward tilt: Swings the Splattershot horizontally ahead.
• Up tilt: A swinging kick above her head.
• Down tilt: A breakdance attack that hits twice.
• Dash attack: A lunging elbow strike after transforming back into humanoid form from squid form.

Smash attacks

• Forward smash: Swings the Inkbrush.
• Up smash: Fires a burst from the Blaster above her head. There is a hitbox next to the Inkling that launches the enemy above her before the shot goes off, setting the enemy up for the attack.
• Down smash: Empties out a Slosher on either side of herself, starting with the front then the back.

Aerial attacks

• Neutral aerial: A spinning kick that hits on either side of herself.
• Forward aerial: Dropkicks ahead of herself.
• Back aerial: Swings the Splattershot straight behind herself.
• Up aerial: Two spinning kicks that swing in an arc above herself.
• Down aerial: Swings the Splattershot straight below herself.

Grab attacks

• Grab: Reaches out to seize the opponent.
• Pummel: Stomps the grabbed opponent.
• Forward throw: Fires the Splattershot directly at the opponent, angled diagonally upwards. Covers the opponent in ink.
• Back throw: Transforms into her squid form, then spins and tosses the opponent behind Inkling with her tentacles.
• Up throw: Tosses the opponent upward, then turns into her squid form to headbutt them from below.
• Down throw: Slams the opponent head-first into the ground with one hand.

Get-up attacks

• Floor attack (front):
• Floor attack (back):
• Floor attack (trip):
• Edge attack: Swings the Splattershot.

Special attacks

Inkling's special moves

Neutral special	Splattershot
Side special	Splat Roller
Up special	Super Jump
Down special	Splat Bomb
Final Smash	Killer Wail

Taunts

• Fires her Splattershot into the air with one hand while making a "gun" sign with their other hand.
• Jumps happily on the spot while smiling. Based off of the "Booyah" taunt animation from Splatoon.
• Raises her Splattershot several times into the air in a celebratory cheer. Based off of the "Come On/This Way" taunt animation from Splatoon.

Idle Poses

• Casually sways her Splattershot behind her, with her other hand on her hip.

Victory poses

• Spins the Slosher on one finger. Directly based on a victory screen animation in Splatoon.

Alternate costumes

Most of Inkling’s outfits are modeled after various sets used in Splatoon’s promotional material and official artwork.

• Orange female Inkling wearing the Fake Contacts (effectively no headgear), White Tee and Pink Trainers. Based off of the version used for the Inkling Girl amiibo and a variety of official art.
• Blue male Inkling wearing the Fake Contacts, Zink Layered LS and Purple Hi-Horses. Based off of the version used for the Inkling Boy amiibo and a variety of official art.
• Yellow female Inkling wearing the Hero Headset Replica, Hero Jacket Replica and Hero Runner Replicas. Based off of Agent 3, the player character in Hero Mode.
• Green male Inkling wearing the Skull Bandana, Armor Jacket Replica and Moto Boots. Based off of the Inkling portrayed on the Sheldon’s Picks Vol. 2 box.
• Pink female Inkling wearing the Takoroka Mesh, Black Squideye and White Kicks.
• Cyan male Inkling wearing the Retro Specs, Baby-Jelly Shirt and Blue Slip-Ons.
• Purple female Inkling wearing the Squid Hairclip, School Uniform and School Shoes. Based on the school uniform set obtained from the Inkling Girl amiibo.
• Navy male Inkling wearing the Skate Helmet, Octo Tee and Octoling Boots.

Gallery

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Character Showcase Video

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Trivia

• In Splatoon and its sequel, Inklings dissolve when they touch water; despite this, they can swim in Ultimate.